Job Description  - 

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND)

An Agency of the Office of the Cabinet, Government of Jamaica

Building Capability for Public Service Excellence

Career Opportunity

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS MANAGER 

SALARY LEVEL 8    -   J$ 5,597,715 GROSS PER ANNUM 

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) is the Government of Jamaica’s training institute, with the mandate “to provide effective leadership development and management training appropriate to all levels, and in line with the demands of a modern and competitive public service”.

Sutable qualified and competent candidates ar einvited to apply for the role of Finance and Accounts Manager 

1            KEY Responsibilities

• Maintain all accounting books and records, schedules and files required to provide complete, timely and accurate information for financial reporting
• Maintain the General Ledger System, ensuring accurate posting of accounting transactions and adjustments
• Direct the preparation of payment vouchers and cheques through the general disbursement procedure, and follow up to ensure the timely distribution of cheques to MIND’s suppliers of goods and services
• Check payroll accuracy and ensure that all transactions are properly posted and recorded
• Check all receipts and lodgments and ensures transactions are accurately processed and deposited to Bank Accounts, observing all the requisite internal controls and safeguards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely remittance of pension, insurance and statutory deductions to relevant organizations and Government Agencies
• Participate in interim audit exercises, providing auditors with the necessary information
• Support the timely completion of financial statements and other monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Ensure sound petty cash administration
• Assist in the budget preparation process
• Support the establishment, maintenance and implementation of adequate internal controls, safeguards and procedures
• Ensure the accurate preparation of daily Cash Book balances and weekly, monthly and annual bank account reconciliations
• Support the preparation of performance and accounting reports in compliance with reporting requirements

Salary Scale :  J$5,597,715 gross per annum